India recognised Jamaica’s growing role as a logistics hub and gateway to the Caribbean for trade and investment, Mr. Jaishankar said. India and Jamaica agreed to further strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. Addressing a joint press conferenceContinue reading “India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: Jaishankar”
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New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability
Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Declaring that modern commerce can no longer be separated from global politics, India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is urgingContinue reading “New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability”
Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican PM, ministers, business leaders
Kingston: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Jamaica, held a series of engagements in Kingston with ministers and business leaders, discussing ways to expand cooperation across sectors. He called on Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held talks focusing on economic and people-to-people cooperation. “Pleased to call on Prime Minister AndrewContinue reading “Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican PM, ministers, business leaders”
Ministry of Industry proposes new food labeling regulations
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has published a draft Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods. This Technical Regulation establishes the rules governing the labeling of prepackaged foods, their importation, production, and commercialization in Jamaica. The Technical Regulation establishes the following: a. Labeling Requirements for Prepackaged Foods b. Labeling Requirements forContinue reading “Ministry of Industry proposes new food labeling regulations”
FTC launches investigation into petrol trade amid fuel surge
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has launched investigations into possible anti-competitive practices in the pricing and distribution of petroleum products, following complaints from gas station operators against large petroleum marketing companies. It comes as Jamaicans face rising fuel costs triggered by the US-Iran conflict. The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), whose complaints triggered the inquiry,Continue reading “FTC launches investigation into petrol trade amid fuel surge”
JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success
Athletes are being encouraged to leverage their intellectual property (IP) for business success through the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO). This call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at JIPO’s Intellectual Property and Sports Symposium and Showcase, held on Wednesday (April 29)Continue reading “JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success”
Jamaica deepens partnership with Japan to strengthen agro-industrial value chains
The local agro-industrial sector is set to receive a significant boost following a deepening of bilateral relations with Japan, aimed at improving productivity, resilience and export readiness among small enterprises. Under a Japan-funded project being implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), approximately US$200,000 will be injected into the country’s agro-processing industry. TheContinue reading “Jamaica deepens partnership with Japan to strengthen agro-industrial value chains”
JBDC – Jamaican manufacturers urged to compete not copy
With the Manufacturing sector taking a hit following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican producers need to be able to innovate to compete both globally and internationally. Manager of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Marketing Services Unit, Janine Fletcher-Taylor, says the agency has observed a growing trend of producers entering markets with products that closely resemble existingContinue reading “JBDC – Jamaican manufacturers urged to compete not copy”
JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Take Full Advantage of International IP Treaties
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is encouraging Jamaicans to take full advantage of international intellectual property (IP) treaties to secure and expand protection for their creations beyond national borders. Highlighting the growing importance of global competitiveness, the entity’s Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Shantal English-Richards, emphasised that intellectual property is not limited to local registration butContinue reading “JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Take Full Advantage of International IP Treaties”
Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments
Stakeholders in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry have welcomed recent amendments to the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has launched the Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programme, a landmark initiative designed to expand access and promote the inclusion of traditional ganja growers within Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry. This initiative was officiallyContinue reading “Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments”
